April 29

We did self-assessment for our essays today (they were handed back with extensive teacher corrections and feedback) and each student had the opportunity to conference with me about their strengths and areas for improvement, and ask any questions he/she had.

We begin Romeo and Juliet tomorrow. Please bring a device with internet access if possible!!

April 25

We finished watching the hunger games movie. We also completed our lesson on common errors in essay writing. Student should be diligently reviewing these notes in preparation for the final exam. 

Don't forget to be reading away for your independent novel study because the first journal is due on May 5. 

Essays

Essays are being assessed. 8 down, 26 to go! My goal is to have them back to you by April 29, as each essay takes about 15 minutes to mark and give feedback on.

You will have a self assessment sheet for the essay like you did for your short story test. We will discuss how this will work on Tuesday. 

Have a good Easter weekend! 

ISU UPDATE and April 15

Please note date of first journal has changed to May 5th.

All proposals are APPROVED. Students may begin to start reading novels!


In class literary essay due April 17. April 17th at lunch is the work period for students who missed a class. All essays will be collected at 12:05 on that day for assessment.

Change of date

ISU Journal #1 - BUMPED BACK.   NOT April 23.  May 5th. 

April 8, 9, 10, 11

Thursday-Thursday (10-17): 
Essay writing  - essay due at end of the period on the 17th.

We've been working really well through the essays! Keep up the great work! By tomorrow I will have conferenced with each of you once, giving you some feedback to help you structure your ideas.

April 7

Today we did most of our essay writing lesson. We continue tomorrow then move right into the writing of them. 

Remember in class only for essay writing.